GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2021

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinion did not provide an adequate rationale regarding whether the Veteran's hiatal hernia and GERD disabilities had their onset in service or are otherwise related to service. The Board also found a pre-decisional error in not obtaining a medical opinion addendum for consideration of the Veteran's statements regarding the onset of his hiatal hernia and GERD.

The Veteran's GERD disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis, osteoarthritis of the right and left ankles, and obstructive sleep apnea have been granted. The claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for a right rib fracture, service connection for hearing loss, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, a right hip disability, and left hip disability have been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for neck, right ankle, right knee, and left knee disabilities, as well as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Veteran's fibromyalgia, cervical spine disability, scar of the umbilical region, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and gynecological disability are all found to be related to her service. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions.,Service connection is also granted for the Veteran's vertigo as secondary to her service-connected migraines.

The Veteran's GERD began during service and has continued since then, warranting service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, coronary artery disease, GERD, and sleep apnea as they are related to service-connected PTSD. The VA will provide new opinions regarding whether these conditions were caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected deviated septum.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's stomach disability, including GERD. The VA will need to obtain a new medical opinion and consider the Veteran's statements about his symptoms during service.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD, intestinal metaplasia, and chronic gastritis, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are causally related to his military service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim has been granted, and he is now eligible for benefits due to his service-connected PTSD.,Service connection for OSA and GERD have also been granted as they are proximately due to or the result of his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and restless leg syndrome due to incomplete development. The Veteran's periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA need to be verified, and VA examinations are required.

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), hepatitis C, and hypertension as the evidence did not support a link to service.

Service connection for an intestinal disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is denied.,The Veteran's current conditions were not diagnosed during service or within a reasonable time frame after discharge.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he died during the pendency of his claims, and no one is eligible to take his place in the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for GERD, UTI, and headaches due to a lack of adequate VA examinations and etiological opinions. The Veteran will be provided with new VA examinations and etiological opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed GERD had its onset during active service, granting his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for depression, gastrointestinal disability (GERD), and skin disability are pending.

The Board dismissed the appeals for rating increases in gastroesophageal reflux disease with irritable bowel syndrome and pseudofolliculitis barbae as the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, including GERD, is being reviewed for any increase in disability caused by his service-connected PTSD and/or degenerative disc disease.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for GERD and fibromyalgia have been dismissed. The appeal for an increased rating for PTSD has also been denied, but the Veteran is granted a total disability based on individual unemployability.,PTSD symptoms are currently rated at 70 percent prior to August 27, 2019, and 50 percent thereafter.